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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.66, 3,452.82 and 840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.66, 3,452.82 and 840.46 is: 1,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.66 : 3,452.82 = 840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.66/3,452.82 = 840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.66x = 3,452.82 × 840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.66x = 2,901,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,957.10/2,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.81

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